The Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Program is a component of Vision Iowa and supports projects in communities, large and small, that promote recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment attractions that are available to the general public.

In FY 2009 investments and projects include:

25 Projects
$18,724,189.00 – CAT Investment
$119,405,648 – Total Investment in CAT Projects

The CAT Marketing Fund provided, first ever, financial assistance to Vision Iowa recipients for marketing of the facilities constructed in partnership with Vision Iowa. In FY 2009:

11 Projects
$85,000 Awarded

Total Vision Iowa and CAT Investment – Program Totals (through June 30, 2009)

332 Projects
$346.2 million – State Investment
$1.52 billion– Local Investment
$1.86 billion – Direct Leveraged Investment

Vision Iowa Investment FY09

For more information, view the full Vision Iowa Report.

The Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Program supports projects that promote recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment attractions that are available to the general public. The River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism (RECAT) Program supports projects that promote and enhance recreational opportunities on and near rivers or lakes within cities. Funding for the CAT and RECAT programs is through an appropriation by the Iowa legislature. View the Searchable Project Portfolio.